Use a Pool Cover

You're familiar with a couple of the reasons to put in a pool cover—namely, safety and water cleanliness. But did you know that a pool cover can save you up to 70% of your pool heating costs? Not only that, but a pool cover can reduce a pool’s evaporative water loss by up to 50%, while lowering its pool chemical consumption by 60% (according to the US Department of Energy). If you're put off by the price of an automatic cover, consider a foldable, solar bubble-type design.